That's how hypocrites look in the mirror.
I am neither a poet, psychologist, nor clairvoyant,
but I am worried about the direction this world is heading. I’m baffled by the constant decay of our society.
Many feel good with it and don’t care much, but I do because I have children, and when the rain
falls, it doesn’t fall on one man’s roof. Everyone gets his or her share of the
menace of society when trouble explodes.
There are many people in jail for crimes, while there are
real criminals in white-collar jobs, sitting in the offices with impunity. In
fact, it’s not only those who commit crimes who are criminals, but also those who
knew about the crime but covered it up. At times, I wake up in the morning and feel
the thunderous beat of my heart in my chest, like someone who is expecting to
go to jail over a crime, yet I haven’t committed any crime.
It was during one of those experiences that I wrote this article, “When You Look Into The Mirror, Tell Me What Do You See?”
Everyone has a mirror at home, even in modern toilets, where mirrors are available to take a good look at yourself before stepping out. When
you wake up in the morning, after taking your bath and putting on your
beautiful dress, shirt, and trousers, surely you go in front of the mirror to
have a glance at yourself and, when satisfied, step out on the street.
The image
in the mirror reflects your sincerity and dishonesty
However, in front of the mirror, tell me what you see?
Your own image, isn’t it? Do you love or hate yourself? Does your heart
accommodate hatred against your neighbor, co-worker, or boss? The
heart can’t accommodate hatred, then love your neighbor at the same time,
because hate and love can’t dwell in the same heart.
The image in the mirror reflects your
sincerity and dishonesty.
When you look in the mirror, tell me, what do you see?
Your own image, isn’t it? But do you cheat on your husband or wife? If you do,
are you happy? Believe me, you will be happier if you don’t get involved in
such activity. Many people think they can be happy when they cheat. You are
only inviting unhappiness into your life.
When you look in the mirror, tell me what you see. Your
own image, isn’t it? But how sincere are you in the way you want everyone around
you to know? Are you a parrot at work, undermining your colleague to be fired because you hate her, or are you speaking well about her to gain a promotion?
When you look in the mirror, tell me, what do you see?
Your own image, isn’t it? Remember, there will be time; you can’t see that
image anymore, because this world is not our own; we are just passing through.
(Tribute to Jim Reeves) But before we finally leave, ask yourself, did I make others happy or miserable?
Your answer would let you be happy or sad in your grave.